BRCA gene test for breast cancer risk

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BRCA GENE TEST FOR BREAST CANCER RISK

TABLE OF CONTENT

• OVERVIEW • WHYIT'SDONE • BLOODTESTTHATDETERMINES

CONCLUSION

OVERVIEW

The BRCA gene test is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 and BRCA2.

WHY IT'S DONE

The BRCA gene test is a blood test that determines whether you have changes (mutations) in your DNA that increase your risk ofdevelopingbreastcancer. Mutations in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast cancergenessignificantlyincreasetherisk.

BLOOD TEST THAT DETERMINES • Breastcancer • Malebreastcancer • Ovariancancer • Prostatecancer • Pancreaticcancer • Melanoma

CONCLUSION

If a gene mutation is discovered, you and your doctor can collaborate to reduce your risk. All kinds of genetic testing are available in Freiburg Medical Laboratory Middle East LLC . One of the best breastcancerBRCAtestinglabsinDubai

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